The UK government is stepping up efforts to help households prepare for major emergencies and possible disruption.
Officials are encouraging people to keep basic supplies, including drinking water and non-perishable food, at home.
The advice comes as Britain reviews risks ranging from cyberattacks to extreme weather and hostile-state threats.
The government’s wider resilience plans are not limited to a possible military conflict.
They are designed to help households cope if essential services become temporarily disrupted.
The Cabinet Office says new household guidance will promote simple steps for improving emergency preparedness.
The UK’s National Risk Register 2026 also outlines serious risks facing the country.
These include cyberattacks, threats to infrastructure, extreme weather and other national emergencies.
The government is also updating classified crisis plans known as “War Books”.
The plans help departments prepare for threats against the UK and coordinate responses during major crises.
The Cabinet Office has stressed the importance of national security and stronger public resilience.
The government has said it will launch a wider public campaign on emergency preparedness later this year.
Households are being encouraged to consider supplies that could remain useful during temporary disruption.
These include drinking water, food that does not require cooking, torches and power banks.
People can also consider their individual needs, especially where children, pets or medical equipment are involved.
The government’s approach follows growing concerns about the country’s changing security environment.
Its 2026 resilience report refers to Russian activity, cyberattacks, extreme weather and other connected risks.
However, the household advice should not be viewed as a warning that war with Russia is about to begin.
The guidance covers a much wider range of emergencies that could affect daily life.
The UK emergency preparedness campaign is therefore aimed at helping people remain prepared during different types of disruption.
Officials want households to understand what they can do before an emergency occurs.
